Welcome to Hail To Her!
In this DEBUT episode, host Haley Polk sits down with Savannah Sutherland! From a tiny town in Canada with just 300 residents to breaking records as a Michigan track star, Savannah's story is nothing short of inspiring. Savannah opens up about her journey from Borden, Saskatchewan, where she grew up with unwavering community support, to becoming a star athlete on the international stage. Discover how she transitioned to life in the NCAA, overcame challenges, and shattered records, including becoming the ninth fastest 400m hurdler of all time. Savannah shares her Olympic experiences, insights into Canadian culture, and how mental and physical grit transformed her career.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Growing Up in Borden, Canada
03:38 - Moving to Michigan
06:52 - Freshman to Sophomore Year Changes
10:15 - Representing Canada in the Olympics
12:41 - NCAA Record-Breaking Race
16:56 - Post-Race Feelings
19:57 - Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Impact
22:19 - The Bowerman Award
24:15 - Future Plans and Goals
25:05 - Life Off the Track
26:56 - Savannah's Future Endeavors
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